LAS VEGAS – The Tribal Leadership Council wishes to thank all the sponsors, supporters, and attendees who contributed to its fundraising events at RES 2025. More than 700 people combined turned out for TLC’s Golf Classic on Sunday, March 9th, and the Denim, Diamonds & Turquoise Gala and Ghost Bar Reception on March 10, 2025.
“All of our events at RES where a huge success,” said TLC President Justin Barrett. “The golf tournament was the best attended that we’ve held with 28 teams and twelve-hole activations. The Denim, Diamonds & Turquoise Gala, co-hosted by TLC, the National Native American Human Resources Association (NNAHRA), and National Native American Hall of Fame (NNAHOF) was a sold-out event that raised more than $25,000. The Ghost Bar was also a maxed-out event that will be moved to KAOS in 2026 to allow us to have more people in the venue. I want to thank all of our sponsors for their support.”
The Denim, Diamond & Turquoise Gala sponsors were Wilton Rancheria and the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, and table sponsors were Enterprise Rancheria, ROI Promotions, Stonemont Security Solutions, Native American Athletic Foundation, UAII Foundation, Hello Heart, Moorefield Construction, J&M Digital Print, UNLV, Concept:3, Paradigm Shift, Tribal Nations Health, San Pasqual Economic Development Corporation, San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians, Corporate Traditions, Luminar Health, Tribal First, Duran Insurance, Bishop Paiute Tribe, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, American Indian Policy Institute, UAII Foundation, and RMW Financial Group.
Judy Wright, NNAHRA President, said, “Working together as NNAHRA, the Tribal Leadership Council, and NNAHOF shows just how powerful collaboration can be. By joining forces, we’re dedicated to making a real difference in our Tribal communities. This Gala is a reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together to support one another!”
Frances Alvarez, President of the National Native American Hall of Fame, also praised the collaborative effort. “We’re so grateful to have teamed up with NNAHRA and TLC for the Denim, Diamonds & Turquoise Gala! The outpouring of support from the community was incredible, and it gives us hope that this will help kick off our capital campaign for the National Native American Hall of Fame. Thank you all for showing up and making a difference!”
TLC’s Golf Classic, held at the Las Vegas Golf Club, was sponsored by Morongo Band of Mission Indians, First American Petroleum, ROI Promotions, REDW, Comanche Nation Entertainment, BOK Financial, aLocal, Absolute Software, Windward Engineers & Consultants, and Sovereign Bank. TLC gives special thanks to ROI Promotions and their President Liz Meyer for donating swag and custom shirts.
The Golf Classic hosted teams from Moorefield Construction, Concept:3, Southern Chiefs Organization, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Regenexx, Tribal First, Marsh & McClennan, Strategic Services Group, Rock & Brews, Woodstone Inc., Morongo, aLocal, FanDuel, FirstNet, Huntington Bank, MHA Nation, CKP Insurance, Imagine This, REDW, Power Promotions, NNAHRA, and ROI Promotions.
TLC plans to expand its fundraising events at next year’s conference and welcomes sponsorships for our Tribal Leadership Conference held at the Las Vegas Palms Casino Resort from June 24-26, 2025. For more information on sponsorship packages, please visit https://triballeadershipcouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-Conference-Sponsorship-Packet.pdf
NNAHRA will be hosting their annual conference at Pechanga Resort & Casino September 29 – October 1, 2025. For more information, please visit https://nnahra.org/event/29th-annual-nnahra-conference/. For more information on how to support the National Native American Hall of Fame, please visit https://nativehalloffame.org/support-us/.
About the Tribal Leadership Council
Formed in 2023, the Tribal Leadership Council (TLC) is a board-governed not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that proudly supports Tribal leaders and executives with continuing education and provides tools to better their organizations. The primary focus of the TLC is empowering leadership and promoting economic growth and prosperity for Tribal communities. Learn more here: www.TribalLeadershipCouncil.com
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